Adrienne Hampton is a talented dancer and doctor who has studied in both the US and Guinea.

Anna is a teacher and dancer with Limanya Drum & Dance Ensemble.

Avery Kansteiner has been performing with various percussion ensembles in Madison since 2002. She studies West African drumming with Mandjou Mara and other teachers in the region and visited Guinea in 2012. She also leads a student drum group in Verona, WI where she is a school counselor.

Photo Credit: M.O.D. Media Productions



Graham Thorbrogger is a percussionist & electrical engineer from Madison, WI.  He is a member of Limanya Drum & Dance Company, Kikeh Mato Afro-Pop, & Son del Atlantico.  Graham has had the great pleasure of studying a variety of music under many wonderful teachers, including: Prof. Dane Richeson, Mr. Mandjou Mara, Dr. Neil Sisauyhoat, Prof. Nani Agbeli, Dr. Yorel Lashley & Mr. Paddy Cassidy.

Photo Credit: Hedi LaMarr Photography

Mandjou Mara has directed numerous groups in Guinea and the U.S.  His expertise includes djembe, dundun, sangban, kenkene, in additon to traditional and contemporary song.  Read his biography for more information.

Photo Credit: Hedi LaMarr Photography

Maya Kadakia, Dance Director, is a dynamic and fiery performer, instructor, and choreographer.  She has spent time studying dance and music in Guinea and Mali.  Check out her biography for more information.

Photo Credit: Mike Rebhotlz

Susan (Soukaseume) Neeley has been studying West African dance with Maya Kadakia since January 2009.  She is a graduate of Winona State University in Winona, MN where she received her BA in Choreography and Dance Management.  Susan has performed featured pieces by renowned choreographers and had her choreography selected to represent WSU at American College Dance Festivals across the nation. She is the director of Moove and Groove, where she specializes in teaching children's creative movement. https://www.mooveandgroove.com/ 

Yorel Lashley, a professional West African, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian percussionist and member of Limanya Drum & Dance Ensemble.  With more than ten years of experience as both a teaching artist and youth, teen and arts program developer, he is the founder and President of Drum Power.